Title: Franconian Forest Travel Guide: Best of Franconian Forest, Germany Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Franconian-Forest-Hotels.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Franconian-Forest-Holiday-Rentals.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Franconian Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Franconian Forest Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Car-Hire-Guide)[Franconian Forest Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Franconian-Forest.d553248621593537206.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Franconian Forest Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32123-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32123-Hof.jpg) ![Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32124-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32124-Hof.jpg) ![Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32120-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32120-Hof.jpg) ![Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32119-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32119-Hof.jpg) ![Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32121-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo provided by BAYERN TOURISMUS Marketing GmbH](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32121-Hof.jpg) ## Visit Franconian Forest Things to do - Top hotels in Franconian Forest - Top Holiday Rentals in Franconian Forest ![DORMERO Hotel Hof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74250000/74241900/74241893/98e938ec_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DORMERO Hotel Hof Kreuzsteinstraße 10, Hof £44 22 Nov - 23 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Hof. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (310 reviews) Good location and excellent staff Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F11%2F2025&endDate=23%2F11%2F2025&selected=74241893&PinnedHotelID=74241893&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) ![Best Western Plus Kurhotel an der Obermaintherme](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4980000/4972800/4972713/acefaf67_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Best Western Plus Kurhotel an der Obermaintherme Am Kurpark 7, Staffelstein £118 23 Nov - 24 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Staffelstein. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 9/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews) It was very enjoyable stay everybody was very friendly, The food and service were excellent Great location would highly recommend Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F11%2F2025&endDate=24%2F11%2F2025&selected=4972713&PinnedHotelID=4972713&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) ![H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/28300/28229/2eb8402f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### H4 Hotel Residenzschloss Bayreuth Erlanger Straße 37, Bayreuth, BY £95 9 Nov - 10 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews) Stayed here on the way to Ulm. Nice hotel very walkable to downtown Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F11%2F2025&endDate=10%2F11%2F2025&selected=28229&PinnedHotelID=28229&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248621593537206) [See all 1,356 properties in Franconian Forest](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=03%2F11%2F2025&endDate=04%2F11%2F2025®ionId=553248621593537206) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/15000000/14770000/14767800/14767710/a0e365c6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apart Hotel FirstBoarding Bayreuth Nürnberger Straße 32, Bayreuth, Bayern Stay at this aparthotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (519 reviews) nice sized rooms that were well equipped - close to grocery store and bakery Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bayreuth-Hotels-Apart-Hotel-FirstBoarding-Bayreuth.h14767710.Hotel-Information) ![Limehome Bayreuth Spitalgasse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76730000/76729600/76729539/fa59b6a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Limehome Bayreuth Spitalgasse Spitalgasse 2, Bayreuth, BY Stay at this aparthotel in Bayreuth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Bayreuth Old Palace and Museum of Natural ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (26 reviews) Not having any personal contact possibilities was a bit irritating but it worked out alright. Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bayreuth-Hotels-Limehome-Bayreuth-Spitalgasse.h76729539.Hotel-Information) ![Chalet 'Hillside Nature' with Private Terrace, Balcony and Wi-Fi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93230000/93226400/93226325/68a9a48b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chalet 'Hillside Nature' with Private Terrace, Balcony and Wi-Fi Bischofsgrün Stay at this chalet in Bischofsgruen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Gehrenlift and Seilschwebebahn Nord are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews) Teambuilding im Selbstversorgerhaus Das Hillside Nature bietet den perfekten Ort für ein Teambuilding Wochenende mit den Kollegen. Abgelegenheit, Platz rund ums Haus für Aktivitäten und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe. Sehr freundlicher Gastgeber! 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Margraves-Opera-House-Bayreuth.d6071787.Attraction) ![Ochsenkopf](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/45f8d0c653b5d5935f1e6cdf2d6aa488.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ochsenkopf 4/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ochsenkopf during your travels in Bischofsgrüner Forest. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ochsenkopf-Bischofsgruner-Forest.d553248634855574699.Attraction) ![Hermitage Old Palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477099-Hermitage-Old-Palace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hermitage Old Palace Princess Wilhelmine turned this older palace into a masterpiece of rococo architecture, providing a window into her mind and ideas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermitage-Old-Palace-Bayreuth.d553248621532514860.Attraction) #### Bayreuth Festival Theater 5/5(7 reviews) Enjoy a performance at Bayreuth Festival Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Bayreuth. Take in the festivals while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bayreuth-Festival-Theater-Bayreuth.d6071789.Attraction) #### Bleiloch Dam Bleiloch Dam is just one of the places to see in Gräfenwarth, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the area's museums and casinos. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Talsperre-Bleiloch-Schleiz.d553248634855574685.Attraction) #### Obermain Therme You can take time to visit Obermain Therme during your travels to Staffelstein. Discover the area's musical theatre and spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Obermain-Therme-Staffelstein.d553248621532508571.Attraction) ## Cities near Franconian Forest ![Bayreuth](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477077-Margraves-Opera-House.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bayreuth [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bayreuth.dx754) ![Hof featuring forest scenes, château or palace and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/32000/32122-Hof.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hof [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hof.dx1499) ![Photo "Kulmbach" by G. Zapf (CC BY) / Cropped from original](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/3/1b1b7d83bd4b2ed1c232d9efce800655.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)[Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0) by [G. Zapf](https://www.panoramio.com/user/5436158?with_photo_id=105508565) ([CC BY](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0)) ### Kulmbach [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kulmbach.dx5439) ![Coburg](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/477000/477087-Coburg-Fortress.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Coburg [](https://expedia.co.uk/Coburg.dx55281) - Cities near Franconian Forest - Places of interest [Bayreuth](https://expedia.co.uk/Bayreuth.dx754)[Hof](https://expedia.co.uk/Hof.dx1499)[Kulmbach](https://expedia.co.uk/Kulmbach.dx5439)[Coburg](https://expedia.co.uk/Coburg.dx55281)[Lichtenfels](https://expedia.co.uk/Lichtenfels.dx500593)[Memmelsdorf](https://expedia.co.uk/Memmelsdorf.dx601830)[Wunsiedel](https://expedia.co.uk/Wunsiedel.dx6085458)[Graefenthal](https://expedia.co.uk/Graefenthal.dx6123553)[Saalburg-Ebersdorf](https://expedia.co.uk/Saalburg-Ebersdorf.dx6127854)[Rehau](https://expedia.co.uk/Rehau.dx6130159)[Wallenfels](https://expedia.co.uk/Wallenfels.dx6145049)[Kronach](https://expedia.co.uk/Kronach.dx6147930)[Ahorntal](https://expedia.co.uk/Ahorntal.dx6159846)[Stockheim](https://expedia.co.uk/Stockheim.dx6178619)[Burgkunstadt](https://expedia.co.uk/Burgkunstadt.dx6193076)[Speichersdorf](https://expedia.co.uk/Speichersdorf.dx6193090)[Neuenmarkt](https://expedia.co.uk/Neuenmarkt.dx6193132) - [Margrave's Opera House](https://expedia.co.uk/Margraves-Opera-House-Bayreuth.d6071787.Attraction) - [Ochsenkopf South Chairlift](https://expedia.co.uk/Ochsenkopf-South-Chairlift-Warmensteinach.d6284371.Attraction) - [Kurpark Bad Steben](https://expedia.co.uk/Kurpark-Bad-Steben-Bad-Steben.d553248626388405247.Attraction) - [Luisenburg Festival](https://expedia.co.uk/Luisenburg-Festival-Wunsiedel.d553248621562259713.Attraction) - [University of Bayreuth](https://expedia.co.uk/University-Of-Bayreuth-Bayreuth.d6071801.Attraction) - [Hermitage Old Palace](https://expedia.co.uk/Hermitage-Old-Palace-Bayreuth.d553248621532514860.Attraction) - [Freedom Hall](https://expedia.co.uk/Freedom-Hall-Hof.d553248621559724937.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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